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2012 Dodge Charger Police Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
46%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
95,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Dodge Charger Police, 46% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was driving in motion on highway 14 me and my 1-year old. A lightning bolt symbol popped up on the dash and the car shut down while driving. There are a lot of recalls on things I see that haven't been fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #11145205, filed 2018-11, 170,000 miles

“Why is it that the manufacturer communication for safety in regards to suspension replacement, fuse box(s) rewiring and the braking system are not recalls for the ld police pursuit models. I'm told by don davis in arlington texas that these are not recall items and I would have to pay for these? Even though the police fleet was taken care of. This, if I were to be injured in a crash/accident will open chrysler up to a class action lawsuit suit from every model on the street which you know that is a lot. …”

NHTSA complaint #11096854, filed 2018-05, 48,250 miles

“Takata recall 2012 Dodge charger. Driving about 50 MPH then car started jumping. Battery light, brake light, ABS light, traction light came on. Car started to kill. Had to pull off road and could barely turn steering wheel. Keep in mind I have my 2 kids in the car. Tried to jump battery and it stated smoking and jumper cables became really hot. Took out battery and brung it in to get checked. Had to buy a new battery for $220. Brung car to get alternator checked and machine says faulty alternator. Just dropped it off at Dodge certified. Not sure what the outcome will be.”

NHTSA complaint #11055296, filed 2017-12, 96,000 miles

“The contact owned a 2012 Dodge Charger Police vehicle. While parked at a gas station, she saw smoke coming from the hood. The contact stated she tried to open the hood but the latch was melted and failed to open. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The contact mentioned that the entire front end of the vehicle was damaged due to the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to a residence. …”

NHTSA complaint #11221015, filed 2019-06, 120,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Charger Police. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to coast to the side of the road where the officer attempted to restart the vehicle, but it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a county garage. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer informed the officer that the VIN was not included in a recall and referred the officer to NHTSA. …”

NHTSA complaint #11076507, filed 2018-03, 95,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013114%
2012646%

Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Charger Police

Engine
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Charger Police

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology